Maxi-Gard Disposable Lab Coats and Jackets from Henry Schein provide maximum barrier protection while offering comfort and convenience in a stylish design.
"I never did like to wear disposable jackets until now!" shared an Alabama general dentist who evaluated the Maxi-Gard Disposable Lab Coat for Dental Product Shopper. A California hygienist in practice for 22 years mentioned, "The fit was comfortable," especially "the cotton gathering on the sleeves."
The 15 evaluators, a mix of dentists, hygienists, and assistants, chose to evaluate the full-length lab coat, the hip-length jacket or some of each. Many of the evaluators had never worn a disposable lab coat or jacket before trying Maxi-Gard. Each dental professional wore the disposable attire for 4 weeks in a clinical setting and evaluated factors such as comfort, fit, style, and fluid resistance along with overall satisfaction.
Comfort and Size
Manufacturer Description: Lightweight and breathable, the latex-free Maxi-Gard Jackets and Lab Coats are fashioned from soft, high quality, 3-layer SMS material and provide a combination of maximum comfort and barrier protection. The jackets and lab coats boast knit cuffs and collars for added comfort and come in 6 sizes " small, medium, large, extra-large, XXL and XXXL.
Evaluator Feedback: A Missouri dentist who tried both the jacket and the lab coat liked the "excellent fit and comfort" and "breathability" and rated both comfort and size as excellent. When asked what they liked best about the coat, a dentist with 22 years' experience replied, "I like the breathability of this fabric; it's light weight and durable," and a Maine hygienist shared, "[The] fabric was light, not too hot." The coats are "very comfortable - especially [the] cuffs and collar," described a Georgia dentist who also suggested that the fabric "could be a little more breathable."
Fit, Style and Color
Manufacturer Description: The disposable Maxi-Gard Jackets and Lab Coats offer excellent fit, style, and durability and are designed with convenient front-snap closures and 3 pockets. They can be ordered in 8 different fashionable colors - blueberry, ceil blue, light pink, purple, raspberry, sky blue, teal and white.
Evaluator Feedback: The jackets are "very well made with lots of pockets," declared a hygienist who had never worn a disposable coat before Maxi-Gard. This same evaluator, who rated fit as good and style as excellent, suggested "slimmer sleeves." "I like the design and fit of the lab coat," responded a Florida dentist, and another evaluator "would like to see the pockets reinforced a bit better." Each evaluator had a choice of what color coat to evaluate, and a public health hygienist reported that "color" was her favorite attribute.
Fluid Resistance
Manufacturer Description: Designed and constructed to consistently provide exceptional barrier protection, the fluid-resistant material of the disposable Maxi-Gard Lab Coats and Jackets meets OSHA requirements.
Evaluator Feedback: All 15 evaluators said that "resistance to fluids" was a very important or important factor to consider when purchasing a disposable lab coat or jacket. Out of 14 who evaluated fluid resistance, 13 rated it as excellent or very good. A Florida dentist, who would definitely purchase and recommend the product, declared that Maxi- Gard's "fluid resistance" was what he liked best about the jacket, while another doctor disclosed that he "didn't experience any major spills or splatters" during the evaluation period.
Overall Satisfaction
When asked what they liked best, 3 clinicians reported that they liked the disposability and that no washing is required. A few evaluators commented that disposable coats are a great option for volunteers in the clinic. A Missouri dentist in practice for 25 years noted, "[Maxi-Gard is a] very good product for the price - especially in states where disposable gowns are mandatory." One of the hygienists, who would definitely recommend purchasing the product, would like to see them "packaged so they aren't so wrinkled."
"If I were in a situation that warranted the purchase of a disposable coat, I would choose this brand," shared an Illinois hygienist who tried both the jacket and lab coat and rated her overall satisfaction as excellent. An assistant from Alaska declared the jacket a "great product" and would definitely recommend it to colleagues and would probably purchase it in the future. "I like that I can have a 'new' coat that looks professional ASAP," summarized a dentist who rated his overall satisfaction as very good.
